Czechia may hand over 16 L-39 Skyfox jets to Ukraine for counter-drone operations

Strengthening the aviation component

The Czech side is actively exploring options to enhance Ukraine's aviation potential. Specifically, this involves the possible transfer of 16 L-39 Skyfox aircraft, which can be used for counter-drone operations.

Deputy Prime Minister's position

Czech Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havliczek spoke about Prague's intentions to reveal the details of this plan. According to him, an agreement on the supply of the first batch of four such aircraft had already been reached earlier.

Currently, Czech officials are processing the possibility of allocating an additional 12 units of aviation equipment for counter-drone purposes.